That's right, it is capitalism.  Some people are willing to pay more because a few bucks means
little to them, and Mail Boxes Etc. is on the way home, and they don't want to hassle driving
out of their way, or for myriad others reasons, including perhaps not knowing it is cheaper
elsewhere.  So, Mail Boxes Etc. and their competitors do well, because they serve a purpose.
Other people will drive across town to save a penny, while for others it is a dollar.  What's
your price to go out of your way?

Now, for me, mailboxes etc is a 2 hour drive each way, so I won't be shipping anything through
them any time soon.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET>

>
> >Use the Customer Counter at UPS or FedEx.  I received a large pkg. from
> >Victoria B.C. that cost US$8.00 via Canada Post.  But, the same item
> >shipped from Pa. would be $16.00.     Why? >>

>
> Haven't you been paying attention? Its capitalism! Or its an isness, or a
> perception of isininity, or something like that :)